By Issa Hussein - Reporter
August 14, 2026 - Former Garissa governor Ali Korane has called on the Government to establish more mobile registration centres to help pastoralist communities acquire national identity cards and register as voters.
Mr Korane said the nomadic lifestyle of pastoralist communities had contributed to low registration levels, with residents often moving from one area to another in search of pasture and water.
He spoke on Friday during a visit to Bura East Sub-County headquarters, where he accompanied Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to launch and inspect the ongoing registration of identity cards and voter registration exercise.
“We need massive mobilisation and mobile centres to facilitate high registration for identity cards and voters’ cards,” Mr Korane said.
He welcomed the Government’s efforts to expand access to identity card registration, voter registration and the Social Health Authority (SHA), urging residents to take advantage of the ongoing exercises.
Mr Korane asked members of the public to register in large numbers ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying participation in national programmes and the electoral process was important for the region’s development.
He also declared his support for President William Ruto’s re-election bid, saying political leaders from Northern Kenya could compete for elective positions among themselves but would remain united in supporting the President.
“We can compete for various elective positions among ourselves but remain united towards the re-election of President William Ruto,” he said.
Mr Korane said the region’s leaders would back the President based on what he described as his development record in marginalised areas.
He also commended residents of Bura East for their collective efforts in constructing the new Jamia Mosque, which was officially opened on Friday.
The former governor said the project demonstrated the community’s ability to mobilise resources and work together to implement development projects.
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